Archive for January 22nd, 2012
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Sunday, January 22nd, 2012
Sewing – altering patterns to fit me
I set myself the goal to find a pattern that fit well and looked flattering. I started with the bodice, taking on the problem of getting a sleeve pattern to fit so that I could move my arms comfortably in the garment. I recently purchased 6 Butterick patterns with different style elements in each, including the Butterick [...]
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Sunday, January 22nd, 2012
Natural dyeing with black tea – no mordant
I simmered about 150 grams of loose tea from previously used tea bags in water for an hour to make the dye liquor. I then simmered each clean garment separately (previously soaked in water to thoroughly wet out) in the dye liquor for about an hour. The first garment is a white cotton knit shirt with [...]
